Serendipity

Chromer Wild Hen, Justin Crump photo

Serendipity ebbs and flows through my life and, when I'm paying attention, leads me into fascinating situations. I feel like it led me right to Dean.

My fly fishing steelhead mentor first encouraged me to reach out to Dean Finnerty years ago. He and Harry Lemire had joined Dean for a guided trip and they were not only pleased, but extremely impressed. When I called Dean, he eased my worries with genuine laughter and friendship. I was broke and looking for fish. That didn't even phase Dean. He handed me a few solid tips of areas to explore at the current low water, and helped my fellow angels and I get into some fishy water.

Since then, Dean, The Crumpster, and I have found ourselves linked in slight ways throughout the years and we always try to arrange a time to fish together. Although it took years, last week we finally connected for a day on the river. Seconds into our day, I realized that Dean's energy is directly connected to his deep love for the sport of fly fishing and the outdoors. And it's contagious.

For Dean's Side of the story, Read his blog HERE.

Dean in his element!  k8 photo

That is a pig hatchery steelhead, blinding white!  Dean Finnerty photo

Fighting the fish, Justin Crump photo

My first winter steelhead of the season, Justin Crump photo